Teacher

About This Role

First Church Early Learning Cetner in Windsor, CT is hiring a Teacher to support daily operations at an early childhood education center. This position offers $17 – $19/Hr and requires relevant professional experience.

Requirements

• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (Will provide if not already certified)
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.

Skills

• Knowledge of the Connecticut Preschool Assessment Framework (PAF).
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Ability to lead by example and demonstrate effective teaching methods.
• Experience in implementing emergent curriculum.
• Ability to communicate effectively with parents.
• Leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• About First Church Early Learning Cetner
• FCELC is NAEYC accredited and comprised of 2 full day classrooms and a half day classroom.
• The ideal candidate would have 3-5 years previous experience as a Lead Teacher working with children aged 3-5 years of age in an NAEYC accredited/OEC licensed program.
• This person would be knowledgeable in using The Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards (ELDS) and would be required to use them as an assessment/observation tool (3x per year) for the children at First Church.
• This candidate would also be responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that focus on the individual developmental needs of the children we serve.
• This ideal candidate would also have experience managing classroom staff (teacher/assistant teacher).

Pay

This Teacher role pays $17 to $19/Hr.

Schedule

Hours for this position may vary between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. The necessary hours for this position would be based on the enrollment in the classroom(s) as well as the needs of the school.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in early childhood or a related field
• or Associate degree in Early Childhood education

Contact Information

For further information, please contact Kate Bodmer at First Church Early Learning Center: 860-688-4597